Overview
Becoming a doctor in India typically requires either high merit or ample financial resources. Globally, numerous students seek opportunities abroad to pursue their career aspirations and dreams. This migration often involves individuals moving from the Eastern to the Western hemisphere, attracted by superior university infrastructure, global exposure, and the availability of specialized fields and career prospects. When it comes to the medical field, the reasons for migration from India to other countries differ significantly from those of English-speaking nations and Europe.
In India, securing an MBBS seat in any government college is widely regarded as one of the most daunting challenges worldwide. This challenge primarily stems from the scarcity of infrastructure and faculty availability in medical colleges. The government has initiated various reforms in the medical education sector, including relaxing norms for opening new medical colleges and academic criteria for faculty appointments, aimed at increasing the availability of MBBS seats. Despite these efforts, obtaining an MBBS seat remains the dream of many aspirants.
Education Pattern of MBBS Overseas
Medical education varies across countries, each implementing its unique system to impart medical knowledge to students. Many Asian nations were once colonies of the Western world over the past 150-200 years, consequently adopting modern medicine (Allopathic Medicine) education from Western sources. Each country tailored its medical education based on community needs and long-term visions for the healthcare system post-independence. Broadly, three systems are adopted by different countries:
1. Asian Education System
2. European Education System
3. American Education System
Eligibility for MBBS Overseas
The majority of universities abroad adhere to specific criteria for admitting international students into the MBBS/MD program. These universities typically offer medical programs in their native language for local students, bilingual programs for international students, and entirely English-medium programs for international students. While international students are primarily enrolled in English-medium programs, some agents may admit Indian students into bilingual programs, which may not be approved by the NMC.